Accurist 7366 Mens Blue Retro Racer Chronograph Watch

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A week later the watch arrived and didn't disappoint. The box is small, in a matte-shine dark purple, with flip-top and viewing window, and presents very well. Worth keeping. Having expanded the business to include the distribution of Versace watches, the three Loftus brothers ultimately sold Accurist to Time Products Ltd. This acquisition, in 2014, ended nearly 70 years of family ownership - although the business is still British owned, with headquarters in Leicestershire, England. Again, I’d like to present another retro-styled piece. This time the watch has a barrel case - a shape little used on modern watches.

The new ownership of the company is important when looking at Accurist. Time Products Ltd is owned by Marcus Margulies who has been described as a Bond Street luxury watch legend. He was raised in a watchmaking family, worked at several Swiss watch factories and now has the best collection of Audemars Piguet wristwatches outside of the company museum. Although now manufactured in Japan, the brand was still at the forefront of popular British culture. Delicate and innovative bracelets are encrusted with stones to catch the light and add timeless glamour to your outfit. More easily wearable and practical daily pieces are also available, made with the standard and quality you've come to expect from the brand. Men's watches are equally beautifully designed, with subtle masculine features creating a timeless look in silver and yellow gold. By the 1960s the company’s sub-brand, Old England, was seen as a desirable addition to the wardrobes of the country’s fashionable youth. Accurist expanded internationally, opened a showroom on the US and offices in the heart of Switzerland’s watch industry.Although Chinese made, you can see from my list below that the watches are powered by Japanese movements. They have the workmanship and build quality that you’d expect at this inexpensive price-point and the reliability and accuracy that the Japanese movements are famed for. Up for grabs is this Accurist 7365, a charming little retro quartz chronograph which I bought this week, but it's not my cup of tea. The Classic collection has more straightforward designs, ranging from relatively generic dress watches to interesting smart-casual models like this one. Where the 7270 model is typical for a desk diver and has the features needed for diving, this watch looks like it is designed for watersports. They both have their place in a watch collection, but this latter is the better of the two options if you want your sports watch to look like it was designed for sports.

They don’t represent the extreme value for money of a Russian brand like Vostok, or a Chinese homage brand such as Corgeut. But when compared with other brands on the high-street, particularly the fashion brands, they stand up well against the competition. Taking into consideration everything that I’ve discussed above. The British history, the brand’s involvement with the youth culture of the swinging sixties and the new ownership, these are my current favourite Accurist models. English watch manufacturer Accurist has made itself a household name thanks to its production of high-quality, attractive wrist wear. Accurist creates watches for men and women, providing options for a variety of style preferences. Almost exclusively analogue, many with chronograph function, the collection includes everything from vintage to ultra-modern designs, with beautiful faces featured on leather and metallic bracelets.The women's watches are nothing short of stunning.The watches are of course, made in the far-east, but there's an elevated sense of trust that the watch will be above par when the company behind it has heritage. In terms of specifications, it is once again a fairly simple watch. Quartz powered, 40mm wide and with a mineral crystal. At the risk of repeating myself, the appeal is in the design and the price. Klarna’s Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Late fees may apply. What I like is that it takes that straightforward slim case - without crown guards - and adds a textured and colourful dial. The hands and indices are plain and the text on the dial is kept to a minimum. Accurist made their name as a British watch company that manufactured mechanical watches using Swiss components. They even opened an office in Switzerland to help with their sourcing of Swiss watch parts.